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Ingrian
Etymology
From koti (“house”) + haltias (“spirit”). Akin to Finnish kotihaltija.
Pronunciation
Noun
kotihaltias
- (folklore) domovoy (type of house sprite that takes care of one's house)
Declension
Declension of kotihaltias: see haltias
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Synonyms
References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 180
- Olga I. Konkova (2009) Ижора: Очерки истории и культуры, Saint Petersburg, →ISBN, page 151